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Owner says French bulldog stolen at gunpoint on Northwest Side is now safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

CHICAGO — A woman injured when her French bulldog was stolen at gunpoint while on a walk last Wednesday says her pup is now safe. "Peppa is safe!!!" said Alicja Pierzchala in an update to her Facebook post announcing the assault and robbery. "Thank you to everyone for their concerns, prayers, and well wishes!" Counties with the warmest summers in Illinois The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. in the 5800 block of West Giddings Street on Chicago's Northwest Side. Alicja Pierzchala was walking her six-year-old French bulldog, Peppa, when she was attacked at gunpoint, injured and Peppa was taken.“I wanted to help her and then he put the gun to my forehead and right away, hit me in my right shoulder,” Pierzchala told WGN last Thursday. Pierzchala, who adopted Peppa two months before the theft, suffered a concussion, cuts and bruises, and a rotator cuff injury.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesChicago police said no one is in custody and detectives are still investigating. Pierz...

VIDEO: Teachers launch water balloons at unsuspecting Austin students on last day of school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Students at Harmony School of Excellence in southeast Austin were unaware of the soggy exit that teachers and staff had planned for the last day of school.The senior class was asked to come outside for a big surprise, and staff members at the school, who were perched on the roof, launched water balloons at the unsuspecting students for a hilarious send-off.A staff member shared a video of the water balloon ambush and said it was in retaliation for the senior prank.“Sure, your school could be cool. But never as cool as the admin team and teachers avenging senior prank with a surprise water balloon attack,” the staffer said.

Asylum Seekers arrive in Colonie from NYC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey states the town learned the bus was originally intended to head to Albany, citing its designation as a ‘sanctuary city,’ but it was then suggested to head to Colonie and arrive at the Sure Stay Best Western on Wolf Road between 12:30 am and 1:30 am early Sunday morning.Crummey says he learned this information from Albany County Executive Dan McCoy late Friday evening. He takes issue with this following Albany County’s State of Emergency regarding the migrant crisis that was declared by McCoy this week, claiming there was not a coordinated effort between county, state, and local officials and that Mayor Adams violated the county’s emergency order. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! But Mayor Kathy Sheehan says that Albany County has already been working collaboratively with Mayor Adams for some time.“This has been something that the Mayor of New York City has been si...

Milt Larsen, the co-founder of the Magic Castle in Los Angeles,dies at 92

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

Milt Larsen, a magician and TV writer who co-founded Los Angeles' famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, died May 28 in Los Angeles at the age of 92, Variety reported.Larsen died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Sunday; a representative told multiple media outlets.In 1963, Larsen co-founded the Magic Castle, a world-famous private club for magicians in Los Angeles. Larsen served as the president of Magic Castles, Inc. until his passing.Larsen is survived by his wife, Arlene Larsen, his nephew, niece and great-nieces.This is a developing story; please check back for updates.

Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen U.S. troops who 'dared all and gave all'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure that their “sacrifice was not in vain” as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.Biden was joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, for the 155th National Memorial Day Observance. He had a moment of contemplation in front of the wreath, which was adorned with flowers and a red, white and blue bow, and then bowed his head in prayer.“We must never forget the price that was paid to protect our democracy,” Biden said later in an address at the Memorial Amphitheater. "We must never forget the lives these flags, flowers and marble markers represent.””Every year we remember," he said. "And every year it never gets easier.”Monday's federal holiday honoring America's fallen service members came a day after Biden and Re...

Thrashed to Death at the Wiltern

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

Thrashed to Death at the Wiltern: This thrash metal tour  was dubbed the Klash of the Titans, a nod to the old Clash of the Titans tours that featured Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. In this case, the tour featured the magnificent duo of Kreator and Sepultura, plus Bay Area thrash pioneers Death Angel. Spirit World opened but, sorry guys, we didn’t make it to the Wiltern venue Downtown in time to see them.We’ll start with the headliners and work backwards. We have to be honest — we don’t always have a good read on which metal bands are still hugely popular in Los Angeles. A tour with Kreator headlining sold out the Wiltern. Later this year, fellow German metal band Halloween play the YouTube Arena. And yet the likes of Overkill, Testament and Exodus play relatively smaller venues such as the House of Blues. Possessed and Vio-Lence are still playing the Whisky.Kreator do deserve their enthusiastic fanbase though. Since 1982 they’ve been frontrunners in a G...

As summer nears, shortage of lifeguards is a growing concern

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

By Lauren Mascarenhas | CNNAs people flock to beaches, lakes and pools this Memorial Day to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, the swimmers are here – but the lifeguards aren’t. At least, that’s what some parks departments and agencies around the country are saying as they scramble to find and keep lifeguards on duty for the season.In New York, it takes around 1,400 lifeguards to keep the city’s beaches and pools fully staffed, and officials are feeling the staffing strain.“This number includes a second shift of lifeguards to cover early morning and late-night swim programming at pools, which we are not able to accommodate this year,” New York City Parks press officer Gregg McQueen told CNN.Like communities across the country, the city’s lifeguard ranks were severely depleted by losses during the Covid-19 pandemic, McQueen said. Many public swimming venues were shut down during the pandemic and some certified and potential lifeguards found work elsewhere.With over 200 new rec...

Fire breaks out at UC Berkeley housing facility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire broke out at student housing complex for the University of California, Berkeley on Monday morning, according to an alert from the University of California Police Department. The fire is reported to be at the University Village Buildings 104, 105, 106 and 107 in Albany. These buildings are based at 755 Ohlone Avenue, police said. The residences at University Village are primarily used for student housing, including student parents with families. KRON ON is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Those inside of the buildings are asked to evacuate to the Emergency Assembly Area. UCPD is responding to the scene along with the local fire department. This is a developing story. Check back with KRON for updates.

Sudan army, rival force agree to extend truce after mediators show impatience with breaches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s warring sides on Monday agreed to extend a shaky cease-fire in their battle for control of the country, after two key international mediators signaled impatience with persistent truce violations.The five-day extension of the cease-fire between Sudan’s military and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was announced in a joint statement late Monday by Saudi Arabia and the United States.“The extension will provide time for further humanitarian assistance, restoration of essential services, and discussion of a potential longer-term extension,” the statement said.The development came after both Riyadh and Washington on Sunday called out both warring sides for specific breaches of a week-long truce that is to expire Monday evening rather than issue another general appeal to respect agreements.Sudan descended into chaos after fighting erupted in mid-April between the military, led by Gen. Abdel- Fattah Burhan, and the RSF, commanded by Gen. Moh...

Police identify victims in Woodbridge triple homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:10 GMT

Officials have identified the three men who were fatally shot at a Woodbridge, Virginia, home last week.The Prince William County Police Department said shots were fired inside of a home in the 14700 block of Birchdale Avenue on Friday, May 26. Four men were struck, three of whom died from their wounds.On Monday, police named the deceased as 37-year-old Edwin Geovanny Salmeron, 41-year-old Luis Alonzo Salgado-Rivas, and 23-year-old Kevin Josue Vallecillo Mendoza. All three men were Woodbridge residents.Detectives believe the victims were attending a gathering at the Woodbridge home, when one of the attendees pulled a gun and opened fire. The alleged shooter is thought to have fled the neighborhood.Salmeron was pronounced dead at the scene. Salgado-Rivas and Mendoza later died at area hospitals. The fourth victim, a 21-year-old man, is expected to recover.“Detectives are continuing to actively investigate the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to ...